Optometrist

Zest Business Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Brighton is seeking a Hospital Optometrist to join their diverse clinical team. The role involves providing specialized eye care, performing surgeries, and supporting both NHS and private patients. The position offers competitive salary, generous leave, and additional health benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced matched pension contributions

Private Healthcare

Discounts on laser eye treatment

Qualifications

• Experience working as an optometrist in a refractive or hospital environment.
• Interest in further clinical services.
• Additional qualifications in glaucoma or cataracts are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Carry out examinations related to surgeries.
• Run acute and follow up clinics.
• Provide first line clinical advice to patients.

Skills

Clinical Advice

Patient Management

Education

Fully qualified Optometrist

IP qualified

Job description

Zest Optical are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist ophthalmology hospital to hire an Optometrist in Brighton, East Sussex.

You will find an opportunity to be part of a diverse and ambitious clinical team, working in conjunction with a team of consultant Ophthalmologists, providing services to both NHS and private patients.

Hospital Optometrist - Role

• Specialist setting with access to hospital grade equipment
• Carry out examinations that are associated with refractive, cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgeries
• Run acute and follow up clinics post-surgery for all patients
• Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary
• Support of direct consultant access, peer support and robust clinical CPD program allowing continuous support
• Full Time

Hospital Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• IP qualifiied
• Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment
• Interest in providing further clinical services and supporting the wider NHS hospital network
• Additional accreditations and qualifications glaucoma, cataracts, med-ret etc.are helpful

Hospital Optometrist - Salary

• Salary up to £70,000
• 33 days holiday inc.bank hols
• Enhanced matched pension contributions
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Free laser eye treatment and discount for friends & family

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.